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Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET
Trump to welcome Erdogan as friend despite high tensions in US-Turkish relations, bipartisan condemnation of Turkey
President Trump will welcome Turkey's president as a friend despite high tensions in U.S.-Turkish relations and bipartisan condemnation of Turkey's actions in Syria.
Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET
Nov 11, 11:04 PM ET
Turkey starts returning IS fighters; deports US national
Turkey says US national sent home as Ankara begins repatriating captured IS fighters
Nov 11, 11:04 PM ET
Oct 23, 10:21 PM ET
US lifts Turkey sanctions as impeachment inquiry heats up
President Donald Trump announced U.S. sanctions have been lifted on Turkey as more career diplomats testify in the impeachment probe.
Oct 23, 10:21 PM ET
Oct 23, 12:22 AM ET
Amid Turkey-Russia deal, fate of Kurd civilians in the balance
The president of Turkey warned the Kurds that their positions would be destroyed if they did not pull back farther in northern Syria starting Wednesday.
Oct 23, 12:22 AM ET
Oct 18, 12:08 PM ET
US 'ceasefire' with Turkey appears to fall apart
The short-lived deal comes as Republicans continue to blast President Trump for abandoning the Kurds in the region.
Oct 18, 12:08 PM ET
Oct 17, 7:23 PM ET
Trump on ceasefire: This is an ‘incredible outcome’
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria with allied rebels and U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds.
Oct 17, 7:23 PM ET
Oct 17, 6:01 PM ET
Pence arrives in Turkey to try to broker cease-fire
Turkey’s president has refused to negotiate with the U.S. and argues that the Kurds represent a terrorist threat.
Oct 17, 6:01 PM ET
Oct 16, 5:31 PM ET
Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo traveling to Turkey
President Donald Trump is sending a U.S. delegation to negotiate a ceasefire amid ongoing fighting near the Turkey-Syria border.
Oct 16, 5:31 PM ET
Oct 16, 11:55 AM ET
Pence travels to Turkey in hopes of cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence is hoping to broker a cease-fire in Turkey’s attack on Syria as Russia moves in to fill the void left by the U.S. withdrawal.
Oct 16, 11:55 AM ET
Oct 15, 11:48 AM ET
Trump threatens Turkey with new sanctions
President Trump’s threat for even tougher sanctions follows the president’s conversation just over a week ago that essentially opened the door for Turkey to invade Syria.
Oct 15, 11:48 AM ET
Oct 14, 6:00 PM ET
EU nations commit to arms export ban against Turkey
European Union nations vented their outrage at Turkey's offensive in northern Syria and committed to join France and Germany in banning arms sales to Ankara, a rare move against a NATO ally for many of them
Oct 14, 6:00 PM ET
Oct 12, 5:30 PM ET
Turkish military moves ahead with massive military operation along Syrian border
Turkey pushes deeper into Syria with more strikes in the attack on U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who were critical allies in the fight against ISIS.
Oct 12, 5:30 PM ET
Oct 11, 7:44 PM ET
Trump set to authorize sanctions against Turkey as the country rejects his call for diplomacy
President Trump has authorized, but not implemented sanctions in a warning to Turkey over its operation in Syria, as Turkey rejects his call for diplomacy.
Oct 11, 7:44 PM ET
Oct 6, 9:25 PM ET
Turkey summons US diplomat over a Twitter 'like'
Official account "liked" a tweet about Turkey without Erdogan.
Oct 6, 9:25 PM ET
Jul 18, 12:48 PM ET
Turkey calls on US to reverse decision on F-35 exclusion
Turkey is being kicked out of the F-35 program as it is buying Russian missiles.
Jul 18, 12:48 PM ET
Jul 12, 10:23 AM ET
Despite US warnings, Russian S-400 systems land in Turkey
The move ups the chance of a new standoff with Washington.
Jul 12, 10:23 AM ET
Jul 5, 1:45 PM ET
Turkey: 2 killed in explosion near border with Syria
Several ambulances and police vehicles have been sent to the scene.
Jul 5, 1:45 PM ET
Jun 30, 10:19 PM ET
Turkish police disperse banned LGBT march with tear gas
Activists gathered in Istanbul to promote rights for gay and transgender people.
Jun 30, 10:19 PM ET
Jun 25, 2:20 PM ET
US issues Turkey new warning over Russian missile purchase
The U.S. envoy to NATO says Turkey will be cut from the advance high-tech F-35 fighter jet program if it goes ahead with plans to buy Russian S-400 air defense missiles
Jun 25, 2:20 PM ET
Jun 24, 2:13 AM ET
Opposition win in Istanbul a blow to Turkey's Erdogan
The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul has celebrated a landmark win,
Jun 24, 2:13 AM ET
Jun 7, 11:02 PM ET
Pentagon warns Turkey it won't receive F-35 if it buys Russian missiles
Pentagon warns Turkey it has until July 31 to not buy Russian missiles or it won't get the F-35 stealth fighter.
Jun 7, 11:02 PM ET
May 30, 12:36 PM ET
Turkey releases detained NASA scientist after years in prison
Turkey has released Serkan Golge, a NASA scientist who the country accused of belonging to a terrorist organization.
May 30, 12:36 PM ET
May 29, 1:32 PM ET
EU criticizes human rights in Turkey, 'backsliding' on laws
The European Union says Turkey continues to distance itself from the bloc and its values and sees no reason to unblock the country's EU membership talks
May 29, 1:32 PM ET
Apr 29, 9:10 AM ET
Man accused of being UAE spy dies in Turkish jail
Reports say the accused man committed suicide in prison.
Apr 29, 9:10 AM ET
Apr 8, 1:51 PM ET
Amid Turkey's pending Russia defense system purchase, some question Trump's ability to push back: Sources
Turkey is moving forward with the controversial purchase of Russia’s most sophisticated and advanced air defense system.
Apr 8, 1:51 PM ET
Mar 26, 7:57 AM ET
Turkey: 3 women, 1 infant die as migrant boat sinks
11 other migrants were saved in an air and sea search mission.
Mar 26, 7:57 AM ET
Feb 7, 2:49 PM ET
5-year-old girl pulled from rubble 18 hours after building collapse in Istanbul
At least three people were killed. The apartment building housed 43.
Feb 7, 2:49 PM ET
Jan 13, 3:26 AM ET
Pompeo confident of US deal with Turkey to protect Kurds
Turkey's president has vowed military operations against Kurdish "terrorists."
Jan 13, 3:26 AM ET
Jan 9, 4:00 PM ET
Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkey brands the U.S.-allied Kurdish Syrian fighters as terrorists.
Jan 9, 4:00 PM ET
Jan 8, 10:01 PM ET
Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds
Turkish officials are slamming President Donald Trump's request to ensure the safety of Kurdish allies in northeastern Syria when the U.S. withdraws its military from the war-torn country
Jan 8, 10:01 PM ET
Jan 8, 5:51 PM ET
Turkey: 28 on trial over Russian ambassador's slaying
An off-duty police officer fatally shot Andrei Karlov in 2016.
Jan 8, 5:51 PM ET
Jan 8, 4:09 PM ET
The Latest: Russian MPs patrolling near Kurd-held Manbij
Bolton is seeking assurances Turkey won't attack the Kurdish militia in Syria.
Jan 8, 4:09 PM ET
Dec 14, 7:33 PM ET
For 3rd straight year, Turkey jailed more journalists than any other country: Report
The Turkish government currently has 68 journalists jailed.
Dec 14, 7:33 PM ET
Oct 16, 1:02 PM ET
Pastor Andrew Brunson says he's probably 'one of the most hated men in Turkey' where he was detained
Pastor Andrew Brunson was a longtime missionary in Turkey, arrested in 2016.
Oct 16, 1:02 PM ET
Aug 2, 1:06 PM ET
US sanctions two top Turkish officials over pastor's detention, blowing open divisions between allies
Turkey responded that the move will not go unanswered as relations deteriorate.
Aug 2, 1:06 PM ET
Jul 26, 3:09 AM ET
American pastor detained in Turkey moved to house arrest
Evangelical pastor Mark Brunson, jailed in Turkey on espionage charges, has been moved to house arrest after calls for his release from President Donald Trump.
Jul 26, 3:09 AM ET
Jul 25, 7:19 PM ET
American pastor detained in Turkey moved to house arrest
Evangelical pastor Mark Brunson, jailed in Turkey on espionage charges, has been moved to house arrest after calls for his release from President Donald Trump.
Jul 25, 7:19 PM ET
Jul 24, 8:42 PM ET
Congress OKs delay in F-35 jet transfer to Turkey as Pentagon warns of consequences
With the finalization of a sweeping defense policy bill, Congress got a step closer to blocking Turkey from acquiring American-made fighter jets.
Jul 24, 8:42 PM ET
Jun 25, 7:14 PM ET
Turkey's Erdogan renews hold on power with election victory
He's been in power for 15 years.
Jun 25, 7:14 PM ET
Jun 24, 10:39 AM ET
Turkey heads to polls for 2nd time since Erdogan imposed emergency rule
President Erdogan called snap elections for Sunday.
Jun 24, 10:39 AM ET
Jun 22, 9:37 PM ET
Why is Turkey going to the polls again?
President Recep Erdogan cited economic challenges and a growing military campaign in Syria in calling an early election.
Jun 22, 9:37 PM ET
Apr 17, 12:07 PM ET
Emotional day in court for US pastor jailed in Turkey
The American pastor has denied all charges and faces 35 years in prison.
Apr 17, 12:07 PM ET
Apr 4, 10:56 PM ET
Harsh sentence urged for Turkish banker whose case strained US-Turkey relations
Federal prosecutors in New York urged a judge Wednesday to send a Turkish banker to prison for more than 15 years when he is sentenced later this month.
Apr 4, 10:56 PM ET
Feb 15, 10:00 PM ET
Tense times in US-Turkey relations as officials huddle
The talks with Rex Tillerson were to focus on Washington's plan to continue providing the Kurdish militants assistance and Turkey's military operations in Kurdish areas of northern Syria.
Feb 15, 10:00 PM ET
Dec 29, 12:42 AM ET
US, Turkey resume visa services amid low point in relations
There are disputes over U.S. support for Kurdish groups in Iraq and Syria
Dec 29, 12:42 AM ET
Nov 28, 8:13 PM ET
FBI probes murder of Syrian-American journalist who sought to expose Assad regime abuses
The FBI is probing the murders of Syrian-American journalist Halla Barakat and her mother in Turkey, but Turkish authorities have so far declined U.S. offers to assist.
Nov 28, 8:13 PM ET
Oct 10, 1:22 PM ET
US-Turkey visa issuances halted by both countries in diplomatic standoff
Both countries suspended visa issuances in a diplomatic tit-for-tat.
Oct 10, 1:22 PM ET
Jun 15, 10:03 PM ET
16 more indicted in Turkish embassy brawl
Two have already been arrested.
Jun 15, 10:03 PM ET
May 21, 10:24 PM ET
Turkish NBA player Enes Kanter claims he was detained in airport over political views
Oklahoma City's Eric Kanter has been vocal in criticizing the Turkish president.
May 21, 10:24 PM ET
May 18, 12:28 AM ET
9 injured, 2 arrested in fight at Turkish ambassador's home
Violent protests broke out at the Turkish ambassador's home in Washington, D.C.
May 18, 12:28 AM ET